Lucinda Hawksley Books

Discover Charles Dickens's little-known travel writing - taking in Europe, North America and his native British Isles.

An exploration of the women's movement in Britain, and the extraordinary women behind it.

Mini-pedia covering Great Britain from prehistoric times to the present day. culture, politics & religion. Over 200 illustration in color!

The Pre-Raphaelites changed the face if nineteenth-century painting from the inception of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood through to the later works of the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement.

A collection of the most inspiring, illuminating, poignant and compelling correspondence from remarkable women through history.

Revealing how Christmas was celebrated during Charles Dickens' lifetime, from his birth in 1812 until his death in 1870.

The Victorian age was an era that witnessed enormous changes around Britain and affected vast swathes of the globe. This book looks at the minutiae of everyday life, as well as the major events that changed the world. It uncovers what it was like to live during the time of Queen Victoria's long reign from 1837 to 1901.

What Makes Great Art showcases a selection of 80 outstanding paintings and sculptures from around the world and throughout time, assessing just what it is that makes them so great.